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Core i3-9320

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on FCLGA1151.

2.8 · 13 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
6 MB
TDP
62W
Socket
FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score4
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Coffee Lake
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1151
Release year
2019
Total cores
4
Threads
4
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.7 GHz
Boost clock
4.4 GHz
L1 cache
256 KB
L2 cache
1 MB
L3 cache
6 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4-2400
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
37.5 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
62W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday speed for the price, but many gripe about the limited four cores that show age in newer, heavier tasks.

Pros
  • Sips power, runs cool and quiet
  • Great for everyday office work
  • Plays nice with older motherboards
  • Handles light gaming without fuss
Cons
  • Only four cores and threads
  • No hyperthreading support at all
  • Worse value than newer i3s
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-9320

A quad-core Coffee Lake desktop processor that offers solid everyday performance at a low power draw, but lacks hyper-threading.

Get it if you need a cheap, basic office PC upgrade and already have an LGA1151 board. Skip it if you do any gaming or heavy multitasking, as even cheap modern chips run circles around it.

Buy it if…

  • You want a cheap office PC that handles spreadsheets and web browsing fine.
  • You are upgrading an older LGA1151 motherboard without replacing it.
  • You need a basic home server that sips power and runs cool.
2.8

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